State Rep. Ann Bollin today issued the following statement after the Senate adjourned for the day without an education budget deal: “It’s frustrating and disappointing that the Senate adjourned and left town without finalizing a budget for our schools. The House was ready to dig in and get this done today, and we remain committed […]

State Rep. Ann Bollin this week joined a select group of Michigan lawmakers, local officials, and community leaders at the White House’s State Leadership Conference, where they met directly with senior federal officials to discuss critical issues affecting Michigan communities. Bollin, R-Brighton Township, was one of approximately 30 state representatives invited to the event. Attendees […]

Local schools empowered to make decisions based on what kids need most State Rep. Ann Bollin, chair of the House Appropriations Committee, today led the House in approving a transformational budget for Michigan’s K-12 schools. The $21.9 billion budget reimagines how Michigan invests in its students, shifting control away from Lansing and giving more decision-making […]

The Michigan House of Representatives today unanimously approved a plan championed by House Appropriations Chair Ann Bollin to permanently enshrine groundbreaking budget transparency standards into state law. Bollin, R-Brighton Township, said House Bill 4420 is a major step forward for taxpayers seeking accountability in how their money is spent. The measure cements key reforms she […]

State Rep. Ann Bollin today joined the Michigan House of Representatives in voting to hold Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson in civil contempt for refusing to comply with a legislative subpoena seeking election training materials provided to local clerks across the state. The subpoena, issued by the House Oversight Committee, demanded the full release of […]

State Rep. Ann Bollin, chair of the House Appropriations Committee, today led a hearing on legislation that will permanently require transparency and accountability for all legislatively directed state spending projects. Bollin, R-Brighton Township, said House Bill 4420 places the groundbreaking reforms previously adopted by the Michigan House in January into state law. Those reforms, initiated […]

House Appropriations Chair Rep. Ann Bollin, R-Brighton Township, released the following statement in response to news reports that an out-of-state developer spent $1.6 million of a $5 million taxpayer-funded grant to pay off back taxes on a vacant Oakland County hotel: “What happened with the Southfield hotel is a glaring example of why we must […]

House Appropriations Chair Rep. Ann Bollin, R-Brighton Township, released the following statement in response to today’s Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference: “This affirms that the path House Republicans are taking through our appropriations process is the right one. We’re doing the hard work of taking a deep dive into every line to make sure we’re prepared […]

State Rep. Ann Bollin said the Legislature took critical action this week to restore transparency and public trust after Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson fumbled the rollout of Michigan’s new financial disclosure system. Bollin, R-Brighton Township, said the goal of financial disclosure requirements was to shine a light on public officials’ finances and help people […]

State Rep. Ann Bollin this week congratulated a young student who represented her and won first place in the Michigan Association of Public School Academies’ (MAPSA) wax museum competition at the state Capitol. Ashley Blaszczynski, a student at Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School in Brighton, earned the top honor after channeling Bollin with poise, confidence […]

State Rep. Ann Bollin, chair of the House Appropriations Committee, today issued the following statement in response to the supplemental budget bills unveiled by the Senate Tuesday: “I find it interesting that the Senate found more than a billion dollars to load up their supplemental budgets with new spending while they continue to claim we […]